Table 3 Contributors to burnout among survey respondents
Question | n (%) |
|---|---|
Among the following factors, which one is MOST relevant to you in contributing to burnout?[select only one] | |
illness in self, family or coworkers | 2 (7) |
unreimbursed activity | 4 (14) |
workload demand | 22 (76) |
mental health | 1 (3) |
Regarding the relationship to burnout and clinical operations at your institution, which of the following have you experienced?[select all that apply] | |
administrative staff exited/quit/out sick | 17 (74) |
clinicians (MD/DO/NP) exited/quit/out sick | 15 (65) |
patient volume increased | 13 (57) |
inefficient workflows for in-person care | 17 (74) |
inefficient workflows for telehealth | 12 (52) |
EMR-related obstacles | 16 (70) |
Other | 4 (17) |
Regarding the relationship to burnout and research operations at your institution, which of the following have you experienced?[select all that apply] | |
insufficient protected time | 15 (72) |
reduced subject enrollment | 12 (57) |
delayed publications | 5 (24) |
delayed promotion/tenure | 2 (9) |
lapses in funding | 5 (24) |
competing clinical demands | 17 (81) |
Other | 3 (14) |
How often have your work obligations conflicted with personal responsibilities (e.g., childcare, eldercare, exercise/wellness, household, etc.)?[select only one] | |
Often/always | 12 (57) |
Sometimes | 8 (38) |
Rarely/never | 1 (5) |